Prairie Cinquefoil Seeds
Potentilla arguta
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this seed needs light to germinate. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well and prefer slightly dry soils; they grow well in rocky, clay, or sandy soil. In good growing conditions this plant may spread slowly, though not aggressively. These blossoms are highly attractive to bees, and have excellent resistance to disease.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small pods will form that eventually open and release their seeds. As soon as the pods open, shake them over a container to remove the seed; watch them carefully to prevent loss, since the seeds can easily be blown away by the wind. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Tall Cinquefoil, White Cinquefoil
Latin Name: Potentilla arguta
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast
Seeds per Ounce: 230,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: White, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this seed needs light to germinate. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well and prefer slightly dry soils; they grow well in rocky, clay, or sandy soil. In good growing conditions this plant may spread slowly, though not aggressively. These blossoms are highly attractive to bees, and have excellent resistance to disease.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small pods will form that eventually open and release their seeds. As soon as the pods open, shake them over a container to remove the seed; watch them carefully to prevent loss, since the seeds can easily be blown away by the wind. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Tall Cinquefoil, White Cinquefoil
Latin Name: Potentilla arguta
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast
Seeds per Ounce: 230,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: White, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall